Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
15.2
10.0
Rebounds / game
4.7
5.3
Assists / game
3.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Marshall peak 15.2
The trophy case edge: Marshall
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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All-Big East 1st Team 2020Undrafted Earned standard deal13.2 PPG career-high 2024-25
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Marshall answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
59Marshall · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Naji Marshall
$10
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor30%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $10). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -10% over five years).